Bruno Mars biography, height, net worth, dating history, age 2025

Bruno Mars's biography

Bruno Mars is the multi-talented singer and multi-instrumentalist who Time magazine named one of the most influential people of 2011, boasting an impressive collection of Grammy statuettes and openly telling journalists that the most important woman in his life is his mother. Bruno's music video for "That's What I Like" has racked up over a billion views online and earned him three Grammy awards in 2018. Net worth: $175 million.

Childhood: Honolulu

Fall 1985. Peter and Bernadette Hernandez already had four daughters in their big Hawaiian family when they finally welcomed a son, naming him Peter Gene after his father. From birth, the child's striking looks—likely thanks to his Filipino, Puerto Rican, and Jewish heritage—amazed everyone.

As soon as little Peter could walk, his father—a rock musician—started nurturing his son's love for music, teaching him to play the banjo. The round-faced, handsome, and energetic boy earned the nickname Bruno at just two years old because he reminded everyone of the legendary wrestler Bruno Sammartino. From then on, whenever anyone asked "What's your name?" the kid would proudly answer: "Bruno!"

One of little Bruno's idols was Elvis Presley

Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley became Hernandez Jr.'s idols, he could play his favorites for hours. A seven-year-old Bruno soon landed a role as a mini Elvis impersonator in the movie Honeymoon in Vegas.

Youth: Los Angeles

In 2003, ready to pursue music seriously, Bruno moved to the mainland. Before launching his solo career, he signed with Atlantic Records and became a successful songwriter, penning hits for established artists like Travie McCoy, Adam Levine, Alexandra Burke, Flo Rida, the Sugababes.

Around this time, Bruno decided that the surname Hernandez didn't have the ring he was looking for. Remembering how girls at school used to tease him by calling him "strange" and "Martian," the singer adopted the stage name Mars, first appearing on the American music scene with Far East Movement on their album Animal. Bruno Mars as a performer was noted after the tracks Nothin' on You with rapper B.o.B and Billionaire with Travie McCoy.

Career: The magic album and popularity

The song Just the Way You Are from Bruno's debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans topped the Billboard Hot 100 for several weeks. Mars performed alongside Hayley Williams and B.o.B at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.

Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are (Official Video)

He warmed up audiences with his tracks Grenade and Liquor Store Blues while touring with Maroon 5, who were promoting their album Hands All Over.

Two years later Mars recorded his second album, Unorthodox Jukebox, featuring songs spanning various styles from R&B and rock to reggae and soul. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and earned him another Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. Bruno then collaborated with Mark Ronson on a duet, shot a video for Uptown Funk, toured with the Moonshine Jungle Tour, and started recording his third studio album.

Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk ft. Bruno Mars (Official Video)

At the end of 2016, the 24K Magic album was released to enthusiastic reviews from both Mars's fans and critics who praised Bruno for breathing new life into the R&B style. Genuinely nostalgic for the '80s, Bruno encouraged his listeners and fans to stay forever young, keep their freedom, and chase their childhood dreams.

Bruno Mars is sincerely nostalgic for the '80s

According to Zoomboola.com, in 2017 the artist toured American cities promoting the album 24K Magic, released videos for the singles That's What I Like and Versace on the Floor. Despite his busy creative schedule, Bruno never forgot that his parents were the first to instill his love for music. At one performance he shared the stage with his father, and when his mother died in 2013, the multi-instrumentalist performed a drum solo in her memory. A tattoo with her name is another permanent connection between the mother and son.

According to Rolling Stone, Mars ranked among the top five most successful touring artists for 2018. The total amount of his earnings for the period amounted to 167.6 million dollars. Bruno regularly donates significant sums to Hawaiian charity foundations, supporting his fellow islanders who've suffered from natural disasters over the years.

Bruno Mars's personal life

Bruno dated actress and dancer Chanel Malvar for four years, but the relationship never led to marriage. True to his private nature, Mars hasn't revealed the reasons for their breakup.

Journalists linked him romantically to model Yulia Lukashkina, but the artist denied it, calling her just a friend. Hoping for wedding bells, fans closely watched Bruno's relationship with singer Rita Ora for quite some time, but were ultimately disappointed. The beautiful couple, each of whom put work in the first place, fell apart.

Jessica Caban became Mars's next girlfriend, regularly sharing photos with her beau on Instagram in true Hollywood style. Bruno himself stays quiet about their relationship.

Bruno Mars nowadays

In 2019, Bruno Mars dropped the music video for "Please Me," his collaboration with Cardi B, was released. The artist also had world tours planned for 2020-2021.

Bruno Mars and Cardi B – Please Me

Joseph Palmer

Successful young performer Bruno Mars. A talented guy :) I like his songs.

2021-04-29 20:38:23
Yvonne Reyes

The handsome Bruno Mars conquered me for a long time not only with his appearance, but also with his music, of course :)

2021-04-21 14:23:29
Ruth Nunez

As a girl, I am very pleased to listen to his romantic songs. Once, even at a friend`s wedding, I caught a bouquet with one of his songs!

2021-04-21 08:47:35
Betty Bowman

I liked the video of Mars «Lazy song» a few years ago, and after that I actively follow his work.

2021-03-04 16:40:47
Alejandro Zachary Green

I like Bruno`s songs, they are positive and light. Most when half a day behind the wheel and nothing to listen to.

2021-02-20 18:39:12

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